Yahoo Canada Web Search

Search results

1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › DougongDougong - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Dougong

   • Cached

   Dougong (Chinese: 斗拱; pinyin: dǒugǒng; lit. 'cap [and] block') is a structural element of interlocking wooden brackets, important in traditional Chinese architecture for both its structural capacities and cultural implications.

2. multimedia.scmp.com › culture › articleThe Dougong: A nailless Chinese construction method

   multimedia.scmp.com › culture › article

   • Cached

   Jun 11, 2018 · The Dougong: A nailless Chinese construction method. June 11, 2018. Marco Hernandez Even today it sounds a near impossible task: build an earthquake-resistant wooden building, strong enough to...

3. zisman.ca › pascual-delgado › proseThe Tao of Dougong - zisman.ca

   zisman.ca › pascual-delgado › prose

   Dougong is part of the network of wooden supports essential to the timber-frame structure of traditional Chinese buildings, widely used by the ancient Chinese during the Spring and Autumn Period (770–476 BCE) and developed into a complex set of interlocking parts by its peak in the Tang and Song periods. Dougong serve as a

4. interestingengineering.com › culture › dougongDougong: These Ancient Chinese Brackets Make Buildings ...

   interestingengineering.com › culture › dougong

   • Cached

   Jul 27, 2017 · Dougong: These Ancient Chinese Brackets Make Buildings Earthquake-Proof. Developing earthquake proof building technology occupies a lot of time for architects and engineers. But one country...

5. www.cnn.com › style › articleDougong: The enduring appeal of an ancient Chinese building ...

   www.cnn.com › style › article

   • Cached

   Sep 1, 2017 · The Dougong Cube uses traditional construction methods adapted to modern materials (laminated wood) to celebrate Chinese cultural identity and ancient craftsmanship.

6. www.ancientpages.com › 2017/07/31 › ancient-secretsAncient Secrets Of Dougong Brackets: How 2,500-Year-Old ...

   www.ancientpages.com › 2017/07/31 › ancient-secrets

   • Cached

   Jul 31, 2017 · Dougong brackets were used a very long time ago to construct buildings that could survive earthquakes. About 2,500 years ago, ancient people designed and engineered a solution that prevented buildings from falling apart during earthquakes.

7. People also ask

   What is dougong & how does it work?

   • Dougong is an ancient Chinese construction technique which dates back more than 2,500 years The interlocking brackets can withstand earthquakes and natural disasters Architecture firms in Japan and China are using dougong in modern-day buildings Architects have long turned to the past for inspiration.

   Dougong: The enduring appeal of an ancient Chinese building technique

   www.cnn.com/style/article/dougong-chinese-building-revival/index.html

   See all results for this question

   What does dougong mean in Chinese?

   • Dougong (Chinese: 斗拱; pinyin: dǒugǒng; lit. 'cap [and] block') is a structural element of interlocking wooden brackets, important in traditional Chinese architecture for both its structural capacities and cultural implications.

   Dougong - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dougong

   See all results for this question

   What are zaojing and dougong?

   • This book focuses on two significant architectural elements in traditional Chinese buildings, that is, dougong and zaojing. Dougong is a bracket set often sitting above columns and beams as a key component in the great buildings and tombs of imperial China.

   The Origin and Development of Dougong and Zaojing in Early China

   www.cambridge.org/core/books/the-origin-and-development-of-dougong-and-zaojing-in-early-china/4495221259EB7CDEF2AEA7F61C7D1A57

   See all results for this question

   How old is Chinese dougong?

   • But an ancient Chinese construction technique called dougong is a notable exception. Consisting of a series of interlocking brackets, this building innovation may be more than 2,500 years old.

   Dougong: The enduring appeal of an ancient Chinese building technique

   www.cnn.com/style/article/dougong-chinese-building-revival/index.html

   See all results for this question

8. www.cambridge.org › core › booksThe Origin and Development of Dougong and Zaojing in Early China

   www.cambridge.org › core › books

   • Cached

   This book focuses on two significant architectural elements in traditional Chinese buildings, that is, dougong and zaojing. Dougong is a bracket set often sitting above columns and beams as a key component in the great buildings and tombs of imperial China.